Quick-thinking Stoughton cop catches suspect

A suspect that bragged about his multiple aliases to police ended up with more charges than he bargained for said Stoughton Deputy Police Chief Robert Devine.

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The Patriot Ledger, Quincy, MA

Posted May. 14, 2014 at 11:29 AM
Updated May 15, 2014 at 8:33 AM

Posted May. 14, 2014 at 11:29 AM
Updated May 15, 2014 at 8:33 AM

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A suspect that bragged about his multiple aliases to police ended up with more charges than he bargained for said Stoughton Deputy Police Chief Robert Devine.

Fernando Silva, 30, of 7 Green St. was charged with breaking and entering, larceny and furnishing a false name to police.

Lt. John Bonney was out on patrols when he noticed Silva in an area where there have been several break-ins said Devine. When Silva saw the patrol car he tried to dart into a nearby home but couldn’t gain access, he said.

Lt. Bonney then saw Silva trying to hide behind some trees and threw something green to the ground. Silva was placed under arrest. According to Devine, Silva had thrown a woman’s green wallet on the ground. It belonged to one of the women living in that neighborhood.

While being processed, Silva gave investigators half a dozen false names. That led to Stoughton Police connecting Silva to four outstanding warrants.